Tooltown Reference

Machining
Resource	Description
Guerrilla guide to CNC machining, mold making, and resin casting	Home manufacturing tutorial for robot builders, model makers, and other hobbyists
/r/metalworking	Metalworking subreddit
The Tool & Die Guy Youtube Channel	Old-timer talks CNC machining
Dan Gelbart's Youtube Videos	Old-timer gives precision machining tutorials
Tom's Techniques Youtube Channel	Old-timer talks machining techniques
Suburban Tool, Inc Youtube Channel	Machining, measurement, tools, and work holding
"Just picked up my first lathe and wondering where to go to start learning"	Reddit thread

Woodworking
Resource	Description
Wood Handbook	Wood as an Engineering Material
/r/woodworking	Woodworking subreddit

Molding/Casting
Resource	Description
Guerrilla guide to CNC machining, mold making, and resin casting	Home manufacturing tutorial for robot builders, model makers, and other hobbyists
Smooth-On Youtube Channel	Casting tutorials and supplies
Volpin Props	Obscenely talented prop maker with occasional detailed tutorials on mold making, prop design, and surface finishing
Mold Making: Glove Molds and Mother Molds	A cheap, simple method for replicating complex forms

CAD
Resource	Description
Solidworks Lessons	Solidworks tutorials

Social
Resource	Description
Hardwired NYC	Hardwired NYC Meetup
NY Hardware Startup	NY Hardware Startup Meetup
/r/hwstartups	Hardware startups subreddit
/r/toolporn	Toolporn subreddit

Safety
Resource	Description
Machine Shop Safety	Harvard Machine Shop Safety Practices